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Ukraine Disables Major Russian Refinery with Drone Strike Amid Fuel Crisis
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Ukraine's drone strike disabled Russia's Salavat refinery, worsening a fuel crisis amid ongoing drone attacks and prompting EU-Ukraine drone production cooperation.
- 01Ukrainian drones disabled Russia's major Salavat refinery, halting key crude distillation units.
- 02The refinery processes 7.2 million tons of oil annually, about 2.7% of Russia's refining capacity.
- 03Fuel shortages in Russia have caused long lines and forced export bans and fuel imports.
- 04Crimea faces a severe fuel crisis, with emergency restrictions on civilian fuel purchases.
- 05Ukraine claims significant drone strikes on Russian vessels in the Black Sea, with many intercepted.
- 06EU and Ukraine agreed to jointly produce drones, leveraging Ukraine's expertise and EU manufacturing.
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